How to Flip Data from HTC to Xiaomi: A Complete Guide

Changing a smartphone is always stressful, not so much with getting used to a new interface, but with the risk of losing valuable information. HTC device owners who decide to move to the Xiaomi ecosystem often face the question of how to quickly and without errors transfer the accumulated contacts, photos and applications. Fortunately, modern technology allows you to make this process automated and understandable even for inexperienced users.

In this article, we will take a look at all the available methods of data migration, from using proprietary utilities to manually copying through your computer. You will learn how to save folder structure, call history and even passwords from Wi-Fi networks. Proper preparation before starting the procedure ensures that your new Xiaomi smartphone will become a full copy of the old device, but with improved performance.

Before any manipulations are initiated, make sure that both devices have sufficient battery power, preferably a charge level of at least 50-60% on both devices, to avoid sudden shutdown at a critical time of file transfer, and also check for free space in the memory of the receiving device.

Preparing devices for data migration

The first and most important step is to properly prepare both smartphones. On the HTC device, you need to clear the cache of system applications to avoid transferring junk files, which can slow down the new MIUI or HyperOS system. Go to the storage settings and delete temporary files that take up extra space.

On the Xiaomi side, it is important to update the Mi Mover system app (or "Mi Move") to the latest version through the GetApps store or Google Play. Older versions of the program may not work properly with new transfer protocols or may not support certain file formats used in recent HTC models.

• 🔋 Charge both smartphones to at least 60% to avoid discharge.
• 📶 Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network or use an access point.
• 🧹 Clean up unnecessary files on both devices.

⚠️ Warning: Do not start the transfer process if one of the devices is power-saving mode. This can cause the Wi-Fi Direct connection to break and the process to interrupt in the middle.

Make sure both screens have a maximum time to lock or a screen timeout is turned off.This will prevent the display from automatically quenching, which sometimes interrupts the connection between the gadgets. VPN-services if they are active, as they can block local data transmission.

Using the Mi Mover app for quick migration

The most efficient and quickest way to transfer is to use Xiaomi’s regular tool, the Mi Mover app, which is pre-installed on most modern models, but if it’s not available, it’s easy to download from the app store. It works on the principle of creating a local Wi-Fi network, which allows you to transfer data at high speeds without using Internet traffic.

Run the app on both devices. On Xiaomi, select the "I'm the recipient" role and on the HTC — «I'm the sender. The system will offer scanning. QR-code or find the device in the list of available networks. Once you connect, you'll see the interface with the data categories available for portability.

The interface allows you to flexibly customize your data selection, you can only migrate contacts and SMS, or copy the entire array of media and installed applications, and the process is optimized so that Android itself converts paths to files so that they are correctly displayed in the new shell.

After selecting categories, click Send. A timer and progress bar will appear on the screen. Don't switch to other apps at this point, so as not to interrupt the background transfer process. Upon completion, you will receive a notification of successful copying.

Synchronization through Google account

If you don’t have the ability to use a direct connection or want to back up “just in case,” a great option is cloud sync. Google Account is the central repository for contacts, calendar and notes in the Android ecosystem. On HTC, make sure the sync is complete.

Go to your account settings on your old device and check that the latest update date is in front of Contacts, Calendar and Drive, ensuring that any changes you have made recently are saved to the cloud.

On the new Xiaomi, when you first turn on or in settings, just log in to the same Google account.The system will automatically prompt you to restore data from the backup.This method is especially convenient in that it does not require both devices to be on hand at the same time.

It is important to understand that Google does not transfer the application files themselves and their data (for example, game progress, if it is not saved in Google Play Games), as well as files stored in internal memory outside of standard folders.

Transferring Multimedia through Computer

For users who have hundreds of gigabytes of photos and videos, the most reliable way to copy is through a PC, which allows you to visually control the process and structure files before downloading to a new smartphone. HTC computer-to-computer USB-cable in the mode "File transfer» (MTP).

Copy DCIM, Pictures, Download, and Music folders to your computer’s hard drive. Pay attention to your Android/data folder if you need to save the cache of certain applications, although after you migrate to a new device, this data may not earn due to differences in app signatures.

• 💻 Connect. HTC and copy the folder. DCIM computer.
• 📂 Create a backup folder with a date on your hard disk.
• 📲 Connect Xiaomi and copy the data to similar directories.

⚠️ Note: When copying through a computer, do not remove the cable until the recording operation is complete. Interrupting may damage the file system or lose some of the photos.

Once you copy the data to your computer, disable your old phone and plug in Xiaomi. Move the saved folders to the root of your internal memory or to your microSD card if installed. The folder structure on Xiaomi may be slightly different, but the main media files will be determined automatically by the system.

Working with contacts and messages

Special attention should be paid to transferring the history of SMS and call logs. Unlike contacts, this data is not always perfectly synchronized through a standard Google account, especially if messages are stored in MMS format with attachments.

The Copy My Data app or the built-in Mi Mover tool does this best: They package the message database into a file that is then deployed on the new device, and as a result, you see your old correspondence in the standard Messages app on Xiaomi as if it was just received.

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Save important SMS manually. Even if you successfully transfer, it is better to duplicate critical information (activation codes, addresses) in Google Keep notes or send yourself to Telegram Favorites.

Contacts are best stored in a Google account, not in your phone's memory, which will save you the problem of duplicates. HTC The contacts were kept in memory. SIM-Maps or phones, import them to your Google account through the contact management menu before changing your device.

Possible problems and solutions

The migration process can be technically challenging, and most often users experience transmissions that are stuck at a certain percentage, often due to unstable Wi-Fi connections or interference from other wireless devices.

If the process is interrupted, don't panic. Check if one of the devices is in Network Aggregation or Wi-Fi Smart Switch mode, which may attempt to switch the connection to the mobile Internet, breaking the local tunnel between the phones.

• 🔄 Reboot both smartphones and try again.
• 📡 Turn off mobile internet on both devices.
• 🛡️ Check for an antivirus that can block the connection.

Another common problem is the incompatibility of Android versions: If HTC has a very old version (like Android 6 or 7) and Xiaomi has a fresh Android 13/14, some database formats may not be readable, in which case use intermediate copying via PC or cloud.

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

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The most reliable way is a combination of methods: use Mi Mover for apps and photos, and for contacts and calendar always rely on syncing your Google account.